Parents are reminded that they only allowed a one time transfer for the VPK program so please choose your school wisely. In rare instances a second transfer is allowed for Good Cause Exemptions depending on the circumstances and with the proper documentation. Please click here for the list of reasons for Good Cause Exemption. To request a transfer the parent/guardian will need to come into the offices of Family Central located at 840 SW 81st Ave, North Lauderdale, 33068 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday. No appointment is necessary. Please note that it may take up to five (5) days to process your request.

For Children with Special Needs

Florida’s VPK program offers a Specialized Instruction Services program as an option for children with special needs. Services are offered in individual or small group settings including:

Parents/Guardians are required to open an on line VPK account, complete an application and upload the proper documents. Once the application is reviewed, parents will receive the VPK certificate via e mail.

The parent/guardian will then be able to take the Certificate of Eligibility to an approved VPK community-based school or to an approved public school. The parent/guardian will submit the Certificate of Eligibility to the provider selected. Both parent/guardian and the provider sign in the appropriate places on the Certificate of Eligibility to indicate that the child has been enrolled in that school. Questions? E-mail our VPK staff or call 1-866-968-4875.

VPK Readiness Rates- Customize Search Options for Provider Readiness Rates (Kindergarten children in public schools are screened. The screening results of a child who was in VPK are used to compile a readiness rate for the VPK preschool class in which the child attended.)